June 2, 2003 -- Since the company is an affiliate of Europe Express, it's never been a surprise to us that they offer great deals to most points, well, European. Then they threw in a little spice with packages to South America featuring Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. Now they're headed halfway around the world offering some phenomenal budget combos to Tokyo and Bangkok.
Turning Japanese
Traditionally quiet, the Japanese have learned how to live through difficulties without making a fuss. But now they're wondering where American tourists have gone this spring and summer, among the best times of year to visit the Land of the Once Again Rising Yen. Maybe some have been scared away by SARS, but that shouldn't be a reason, as Japan has no cases.
Go-Today.com has come up with a sensational deal to reacquaint Americans with the beauties and virtues of Japan. They're offering roundtrip airfare, a three-night stay in your choice of six excellent Tokyo hotels, with hotel taxes and service charges paid, from just $699. That's the price out of New York and many West Coast cities (San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Oakland, Burbank and San Jose), as well as Honolulu. Your stay at $699 would be in the nicely located Shinagawa Prince Hotel's Annex (which is advertising its discounted rates at about $175 for a double room if you were buying outside this package).
For the same dillio out of Boston, Atlanta, Orlando, Chicago or Portland OR, the price is $824. From smaller cities such as Birmingham AL, Las Vegas, Omaha, Palm Springs, Syracuse, Raleigh and Richmond, the starting price is $949.
You can stay at more deluxe hotels like the Keio Plaza Hotel Intercontinental from $829, or the best-of-the-best Hotel Okura from $1,229, of course, depending on your pocketbook and inclinations. Additional nights are available, too.
The deal is valid for travel from July 1 through July 25, 2003 only. Prices are per person based on double occupancy and do not include airline departure taxes or airport fees. Space is limited and subject to availability and certain restrictions apply.
The Thai(m) Is Right
The outfit's second package is all getting more bang for your buck in Bangkok. Valid for travel through June 30 only for departures out of New York, Newark, Los Angeles and San Francisco only, you can spend five nights in the Ambassador Hotel starting from only $599. Upgrades to five other hotels are available ranging from $629-$729 for the package. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and include airfare, hotel (and hotel taxes), transportation to and from the airport in Thailand and a half-day tour of the city.
Both deals are irresistible for their affordability. Book online at www.go-today.com or call 425/487-9632. Please note that reservations made over the phone will run you an extra $20. We say, call for information, but book online.
